#988365 Hex Color
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Heavy on the gray with just enough orange to stay warm, #988365 reads as a dusty dark tan. That matte, muted quality makes it a strong supporting tone under cream type or beside deep teal, though it can turn muddy as a dominant base. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.8:1. The hex code #988365 suits autumn themes, packaging, and calm backgrounds.
Questions about #988365
What is #988365 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #988365 is rgb(152, 131, 101), in HSL hsl(35, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 34%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #988365?
Cream, charcoal, and deep teal all flatter #988365, and it warms up navy without clashing. Keep nearby colors low in saturation so this dusty shade does not read muddy by comparison.
Is #988365 readable on white or black?
#988365 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.